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GOOD NEWS CLUB AGENDA GOD S WORD AND ME #6 Jehoshaphat Meets the Enemy 2 Chronicles 19:4 20:32 WEEK OF: MAIN THRUST: You should believe God s Word. TO DO AS THE CHILDREN ARRIVE: 1. Greet the children; make them feel w elcome. 2. Take the attendance. 3. Listen to previous w eek s memory verse. 4. Have children put money in missions bank. PRE-SESSION ACTIVITY: OLDER CHILD: Shape Your Faith! YOUNGER CHILD: When Should You Believe God? SONG: (2 minutes) PRAYER: (4 minutes) 1. Prayer song: 2. Ask the children to share any Thank You Prayers or Please Prayers they have. 3. Lead the class in Thank You Prayers and Please Prayers. MEMORY VERSE: (7 minutes) Psalm 106:12 Then believed they His words; they sang His praise. (The underlined portion of the ver s e in dic ates w hat the younger children should memorize. Involvement Helps for Younger Children for helps in teaching the verse to the younger children.) See Simon Says After reading this verse from the Bible, explaining what it means, and repeating it at least two times, you may begin this drill. You perform the role of Simon, giving direc tions s uc h as, Simon says, Put your hands on your hips and repeat the verse. Or, Simon says, Pat your head and repeat the verse. Children follow by repeating the verse while doing the action. They only follow directions preceded by, Simon says. HYMN FOR GOD S WORD AND ME: (2 minutes) BIBLE LESSON: (20 minutes) GOD S WORD AND ME #6 Jehoshapaht Meets the Enemy (See Involvement Helps for Younger Children for w ays to involve the children in the Bible lesson.) COUNSEL TIME: (If you have a helper, hostess, or Teacher Junior Grade, let them do the review time while you counsel those who responded to the invitation. Otherwise, at the end of club, be sure to remind them to stay for a few minutes so you can counsel them.)

QUIET TIME NOTEBOOKTAKE TIME REVIEW: (1 minute) Highlight what was learned from last week s Quiet Time/TT Review. Ask the children to do one per day before the next club. Remind them to show you their QT Notebook next week. LEARNING ABOUT THE BIBLE & THE OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS: (5 minutes) Teach information for Week #16. MISSIONARY TIME: (13 minutes) 1. Sing God s Way while child comes to look in the Go and Tell Box. 2. Share missionary information for Week #17 using the Go and Tell Box. (See attached page.) 3. Pray for the missionaries. (See attached page.) 4. Show goal chart and mention the amount given so far. 5. Missions song: 6. Story: Until the Letter Cam e. Teach the part of the story for Week #7. REVIEW ACTIVITY: (6 minutes) Use the activity below or the Bible Learning Game from Involvement Helps for Younger Children. What Number Am I Thinking of? Explain that you are thinking of a number from 1 to 10. (For younger children, you might want to think of a number from 1 to 5.) Read a question and have them raise their hand if they know the answer. Choose someone to answer the question. If the correct answer is given, then allow the child one opportunity to guess the number you are thinking of. If they don t guess the right number, say Good try and go on to the next question. If someone guesses the number you are thinking of before the questions or the time runs out, just think of another number. After a few wrong numbers have been guessed, you might want to make it easier for the children by telling them what numbers have not yet been picked. - Ralph Bechtel. Review questions for GOD S WORD AND ME #6: 1. What did Jehoshaphat do when God reminded him of his disobedience in joining with King Ahab? (He confessed his sin, and God forgave him.) 2. How large was Jehoshaphat s army? (Over one million men.) 3. What bad news did Jehoshaphat s servant deliver to him? (A great army w as coming to fight him.) 4. How did they prepare for war? (They fasted, confessed their sins, and prayed.) 5. What did God say to them? ( Be not afraid. The battle is not yours but God s. ) 6. Who went into the battle first? (The singers.) 7. Why did Jehoshaphat send the singers first? (To show their trust in God.) 8. When they reached the enemy, what did they find? (They w ere all dead.) 9. What had the enemy army left in their tents? (Gold, silver, jew els, etc.) 10. Who led the army as they returned home? (King Jehoshaphat.) *COUNSEL TIME: (*Only if you did not counsel with the children earlier.) SEND HOME WITH THE CHILDREN: 1. Pre-session papers for the older and younger child 2. Memory verse token 3. Quiet Time Notebook/Take Time Review CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF EASTERN PA, INC. P.O. BOX 4375 HARRISBURG, PA 17111-0375

MEMORY VERSE HELPS GOD S WORD AND ME #6 Jehoshaphat Meets the Enemy MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 106:12 Then believed they His words; they sang His praise. (The underlined portion of the verse indicates what the younger children should memorize. See Involvement Helps for Younger Children for helps in teaching the verse to the younger children.) INTRODUCE THE VERSE: Do you know that God can give you the power to praise Him at all times? Our Bible verse for today reminds us of some people who did that. Let s learn the verse. READ THE VERSE: Read the verse from the Bible or have an older child read it; then have all the children read with you from the verse visual. EXPLAIN THE VERSE: Psalm 106:12 This is where the verse is found in the Bible. We call it the address or the reference. It is found in the book of Psalm, chapter 106, verse 12. Then believed they His words; They in this verse is a reference to the children of Israel, God s chosen people. When they saw how God delivered them from the Egyptians at the Red Sea, they believed that He did care for them. They could also trust Him in the future. they sang His praise. This means that they sang of the good things that God had done for them. They worshiped Him. As you read these stories in the Bible, you can believe they are true and learn to praise God as well. He took care of those people a long time ago, and He can take care of you today. You can learn to praise Him no matter what happens in your life because God is in control and He loves you very much. REPEAT THE VERSE: Simon Says After reading this verse from the Bible, explaining what it means, and repeating it at least two times, you may begin this drill. You perform the role of Simon, giving directions such as, Simon says, Put your hands on your hips and repeat the verse. Or, Simon says, Pat your head and repeat the verse. Children follow by repeating the verse while doing the action. They only follow directions preceded by, Simon says. CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF EASTERN PA, INC. P.O. BOX 4375 HARRISBURG, PA 17111-0375

INVOLVEMENT HELPS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN by Jeff Davis and Linda Ruth GOD S WORD AND ME #6 Jehoshaphat Meets the Enemy MEMORY VERSE: Shortened verse Psalm 106:12... They sang His praise. Motions: Psalm 106:12 Put hands together as open Bible.... They sang His praise. Open and close fingers on hand as if making lips move to sing. Psalm 106:12 Put hands together as open Bible. BIBLE LESSON HELPS: Under Figure VI-56 To show strength of King Jehoshaphat s army, flex arms to see muscles. Under Figures II-16a, b, c, III-27a, b Fold hands and bow heads as if praying. Under Figure VI-59 Under Figure VI-66 Say together, Be not afraid for the battle is not yours, but God s. Have one group of children say, Praise the Lord for His mercy endureth forever. Under Figures VI-69, VI-70 All stand and pretend to gather things of value to take back to camp. BIBLE LEARNING GAME: I Believe the Bible Have everyone form a circle. Choose someone to represent Jehoshaphat. He stands in the center of the circle. Everyone else marches in a circle, singing verse #1 of I Believe the Bible (Blue Salvation Songs, page 14) that is, I believe the Bible... is the Word of God. Say, Jehoshaphat, the battle is not yours, but God s. Do you believe what God says? Jehoshaphat replies, Yes, I believe, and he bows his head. Everyone bows their heads and says, I believe. Jehoshaphat chooses the next person to have a turn. Repeat as often as time allows. CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF EASTERN PA, INC. P.O. BOX 4375 HARRISBURG, PA 17111-0375

LEARNING ABOUT THE BIBLE & THE OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS WEEK #16 (Place figure #1.) Last week, we learned about the first two Minor Prophets. (Place figures #39 and #40.) Do you remember their names? Hosea and Joel. Today, we will learn a little about the next two Minor Prophets. Their names are Amos and Obadiah. (Place Amos wordstrip.) Amos was not a prophet or a priest, but a common shepherd and fruit picker. Yet, God used him to write this small book to announce God s coming judgment on Israel and other nations. (Place Obadiah wordstrip.) Obadiah is the next of the Minor Prophets, and it is the shortest book in the Old Testament. Its 21 verses teach that God will judge all those who are against His people, the Jews, and that God is in control and will eventually bless His people. Let s repeat the names of the first four Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah. (Practice several times saying the names of the five books of Law, the 12 books of History, the five books of Poetry, the five Major Prophets, and the first four Minor Prophets.) CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF EASTERN PA, INC. P.O. BOX 4375 HARRISBURG, PA 17111-0375

GO AND TELL BOX Week #17 Information About the Luttmanns INFORMATION (Suggested item to put in the Go and Tell Box - Picture of Until the Letter Came.) What do you think our lesson has to do with going and telling? (Let the children share their ideas.) Last week, we learned how Mr. Tom shares with missionaries about the materials that Bible Visuals International prints. (Show their picture.) Printing material cost money that is why it is one of Mr. Tom s goals to make materials available on line on the internet. Some missionaries are able to print materials from the internet, which is helpful to them. It saves them money and allows them to have it available immediately. One way that Mr. Tom is doing this is by contacting churches and sharing material with them that they may use in their children s ministry to help children learn about missions. Another way is by encouraging Christian colleges to develop a lending library that their students can use when they to teach children. It is important that you and other children like you learn about missions and be encourage to perhaps become a missionary when you grow up. Bible Visuals also desires to make more of the teaching materials available is bright full-color like our lesson Until the Letter Came. Some of the material is just black and white copies. This is another project that takes additional money to prepare. PRAYER THANK God for Mr. Tom and for the ideas that God is giving him to help prepare materials so that assist others to teach the children. ASK God the help each clubber earn money to give in the missionary offering so more materials can be printed. ASK God to help Mr. Tom tell others about the missionary materials available to other to teach children. CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF EASTERN PA, INC. P.O. BOX 4375 HARRISBURG, PA 17111-0375

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- Can t you just see them telling everyone how great God is? - I would like to share a personal promise God has made to you GOD S WORD AND ME #6 2 Chronicles 19:4 20:32 - The Lord made Jehoshaphat s kingdom strong (Place fig. VI-71) - Going home to Jerusalem must have been most thrilling of all! - King Jehoshaphat was leading the joyful army - They came right to the House of God, playing harps and trumpets - All the people in the city heard the good news; children would have crowded close to hear the music - What rejoicing, singing, and thanksgiving! - King Jehoshaphat was no longer afraid; God had made his enemies afraid of him - Never again did the enemy come to fight against King Jehoshaphat - They heard how God had fought for His people while they sang praises to Him - King Jehos. And his army could praise God because they believed God would do exactly as He promised to do INVITATION Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call (if you put your trust in Jesus) upon the name of the Lord shall be saved (saved from the punishment of sin). S P, E L BOW HEADS RESPONSE CHALLENGE - If you already received Jesus? G Go over the MT YOU SHOULD BELIEVE GOD S WORD R Review PAS verse (M.V.) Ps. 106:12 Then believed they His words; they sang His praise. O - Overview PAS examples 1. 2. 3. W - Will you do it? - What makes you afraid? (Let children share); I am sure you ve been afraid at some time in your life - The Bible tells us about a great king who was afraid; listen carefully and see what happens - King Jehoshaphat was afraid of a large army that planned to invade his country of Judah (Place fig. VI-56) - In last lesson, King Jehoshaphat got into trouble with Ahab, but he confessed his disobedience - God forgave him - Today, we see King Jehosha. as a good king again - King Jehoshaphat got rid of the idols that the people were worshiping - He sent teachers so people could learn about God and God s promise to one day send a Saviour O - He built great forts and a welltrained army of over one million - I m sure Jehoshaphat s people felt safe in their country (Place fig. VI-57) - One day, the king s servants came to say there was a great army coming against him - The king was very much afraid (Hold up fig. VI-58) - He knew enemy did not love God; they were sinners and their sins separated them from God S, PAU Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities (sin) have separated between you and your God.... 1. 2. 3. (Remove fig. VI-57) - Now, the enemy army was coming to fight against King Jehoshaphat; he was scared - He knew what to do; he prayed to the Lord for help

(Place figs. II-16a, b, c, III-27a, b) - He asked his people to fast; fasting is not eating so they could confess their sins and pray - People obeyed; the king praised God for His kindness to them - Jehoshaphat told God all about the enemy coming to fight them (Hold up fig. VI-58) - God knows everything; He knew a wicked army was marching toward His people - Here in God s Word, we have the prayer he prayed (Read 2 Chronicles 20:12) (Place fig. VI-59) - God spoke through one of his servants; it was one of the singers (Read 2 Chronicles 20:15, 17) - God told them where the enemy would be and when to go to battle; Jehoshaphat believed God s Word MT YOU SHOULD BELIEVE GOD S WORD - Jehosh. bowed head to worship God; thanked God for His greatness, love, & power to save - I m thankful He loves you G - How could they praise God when enemy was marching at them? Knew battle was God s - Early next morning, they started out; King reminded them they needed to trust & believe in God (Remove all figs.) - You and I need to do the same! P, E Romans 5:8... God commendeth His love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Place figs. VI-63, VI-64, VI-65) - When Jehoshaphat and army got near enemy, he called aside a special, small group - He didn t talk about weapons or training; he told them what to do when they went into battle (Remove fig. VI-65; add VI-66) - Jehoshaphat didn t choose best warriors to go to battle first - He picked SINGERS... to go first, singing praises to God (Remove fig. VI-64) - Then he told soldiers they were to go into battle WITHOUT swords and spears! - This would prove they trusted in God alone for the victory (Hold up fig. VI-58) - Even Jehosh. had feared greatly; but God told him what to do, and he was not afraid anymore - He believed God s Word MT, PAS YOU SHOULD BELIEVE GOD S WORD Ps. 106:12 Then believed they His words; they sang His praise. (M.V.) 1. 2. 3. - Never before was there a battle like this one! No one knows exactly how it happened, but... -... as Jehoshaphat s army marched forward, God fought for His people and destroyed the enemy army - When Jehoshaphat s army reached the enemy, they found all of the enemy army was dead (Hold up other side of fig. VI-58) - Not one of the enemy had escaped, and not one of God s people was even wounded! - Now they had even more reason to praise God! (Remove all figs.; Place figs.vi-67,vi-68,vi-69,vi-70) - There was lots of excitement when they saw what the enemy army left in their tents - God said it was now theirs (Remove figs. VI-69, VI-70) - Jehoshaphat s soldiers took precious jewels, money, and other things of value - There was so much stuff that it took 3 days to carry it all away! (Remove figs. VI-67, VI-68) - God s people spent a whole day right there in the desert saying, Thank You, Lord - Named place Valley of Blessing - They got a victory and didn t even have to fight a war!